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Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Modi, who was wearing a 'Mujib Jacket' as tribute to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation, said that Bangabandhu's leadership and bravery had ensured that no power could enslave Bangladesh.

Removed as Gujarat NCP chief, Shankersinh Vaghela quits party

Removed as Gujarat NCP chief, Shankersinh Vaghela quits party

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Issuing a video message after his resignation, Vaghela expressed his displeasure about lone NCP MLA Kandhal Jadeja defying the party whip and indulging in cross-voting during the June 19 Rajya Sabha polls for four seats.

Farm bill protest: Cong workers set tractor afire at India Gate

Farm bill protest: Cong workers set tractor afire at India Gate

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The workers, who were protesting reportedly against the farm bills brought by the Centre, which recently received the assent of President Ram Nath Kovind, had brought the tractor to the site on a truck.

Why Indian cricket team still uses British-era logo: CIC to PMO

Why Indian cricket team still uses British-era logo: CIC to PMO

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Why is the Indian cricket team still using the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) logo which resembles 'Star of India' honour given by the British to their favourite princes in colonial times?

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

ASK ANU: 'A man molested me on flight. I feel guilty. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'A man molested me on flight. I feel guilty. Pls help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A communication to Sharma from the party's disciplinary committee said she has expressed views contrary to the party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The impact of Shinzo Abe's towering personality is such that even in death, Abe remains a polarising figure, asserts Dr Rajaram Panda.

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'But thereafter the same trend is again getting popular and that is what is disturbing and alarming.' 'If this practice goes unchecked, then the entire edifice of the rule of law which gives protection to citizens of this country would crumble into pieces.'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

Subterfuge: Mamata writes to PM over GST

Subterfuge: Mamata writes to PM over GST

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Banerjee asked Modi not to allow "an insufferable blow to the federalist polity of the nation" by depriving the states of the GST compensation. "I am deeply anguished by the Goods and Services Tax imbroglio which tantamounts to a betrayal of the trust and moral responsibility of the Government of India towards the states, violating the very premise of federalism."

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

Clause 6 of Assam Accord cannot be implemented: BJP leader Himanta

Clause 6 of Assam Accord cannot be implemented: BJP leader Himanta

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Senior Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the government cannot implement the recommendations of the central panel on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, as those are "far from legal reality".

Sonu Sood's sister joins Congress, may contest polls from Moga

Sonu Sood's sister joins Congress, may contest polls from Moga

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood on Monday joined the Congress, with Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi batting for her candidature from Moga for the February 14 assembly polls.

'Buddhadeb was the god of cinema'

'Buddhadeb was the god of cinema'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'I have the qualification every actor would love to have: A Buddhadeb actor.'

Dr KK Aggarwal, former IMA president, dies of Covid-19

Dr KK Aggarwal, former IMA president, dies of Covid-19

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Aggarwal, 62, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and was on ventilator support since last week, died at 11.30 pm on Monday after a lengthy battle with Covid-19, according to the statement.

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Family, friends and strangers prayed on Saturday at Dhaliwal's memorial off Willancy Lane in northwest Harris County.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kansas recognises March 16 as Indian-American Appreciation Day

Kansas recognises March 16 as Indian-American Appreciation Day

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The move was taken to honour Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was killed when 51-year-old US Navy veteran Adam Purinton opened fire at him at his friend at a bar.

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'Our confidence has been strengthened by the fact that the Supreme Court has decided to examine the Constitutional validity of all that has been done on August 5.' 'That in itself is an achievement because the Supreme Court could have very well said you don't have a case at all.' 'The very fact that the honourable court has decided to admit it for regular hearing, and refer it to a Constitutional bench, tells us that the Supreme Court has found merit in our case.'

Outrage over tech honchos' presence at RSS event

Outrage over tech honchos' presence at RSS event

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Zoho's co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu is set to be the chief guest while Accenture's managing director and head of operations (Chennai) Rama S Ramachandran is to be the guest of honour at the 'Resurgent Bharath' event to be held in Chennai on February 2, reports Neha Alawadhi.

India wants solution through dialogue: Rajnath on LAC row

India wants solution through dialogue: Rajnath on LAC row

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Recalling the Galwan incident, he said the bravery, valour and restraint shown by the Indian Army are incomparable and unparalleled.

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand said the Arjuna Award will motivate her to win a prestigious Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games next year.

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

Tributes pour in for Dilip Kumar from Pak; PM recalls his generosity

Tributes pour in for Dilip Kumar from Pak; PM recalls his generosity

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday condoled the death of Indian cinema icon Dilip Kumar, saying he can never forget his generosity in helping to raise funds for a trust to set up cancer hospitals in his mother's memory.

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'This country belongs to each of us and to all of us -- every group and every community, every region and every identity.'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Imran Khan knows Pakistan is holding a strong hand and doesn't have to flaunt it while claiming victory. But Pakistan has learned from the experience of the 1990s -- high risk of going out on a limb, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The suave actor of the world, sometimes called the last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

EPS' real test will commence with a decision whether or not to patch up with OPS and on what terms -- and then, to decide whether or not to have the BJP for an electoral ally, come 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

India's freedom fighter's interest in arts led to setting up several institutions of learning in independent India.

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'The really striking thing is that the Taliban has suo moto presented to us certain firm benchmarks against which it expects us to hold to account the Taliban rulers's actions in the period ahead' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Swift action taken to stop NSEL crisis spillover: FM

Swift action taken to stop NSEL crisis spillover: FM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

He also said the Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act would be amended to strengthen the regulatory framework of the commodity derivatives market.

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It is the first time that the JMI has been placed among the top 10 universities in the (HRD) Ministry's National Institutional Ranking Framework rankings.

World Cup diary: Brussels metro plays French soccer anthem

World Cup diary: Brussels metro plays French soccer anthem

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Brussels commuters, heading to work the morning after Belgium's painful World Cup loss to France, had to endure the French soccer anthem piped through the city's metro on Wednesday.

Remembering India's struggle for Freedom

Remembering India's struggle for Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India's struggle for freedom is one of the most unique and compelling stories of the 20th century.

Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Vardhan's elevation to the chairmanship of the 34-member World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board comes amid growing calls, including by United States President Donald Trump, to investigate how coronavirus originated in China's Wuhan city and subsequent action by Beijing.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.